Contractual basis
Review of the bonus scheme, commission rule, or target system.
Bonus and commission
Berlin and across Germany
Bonus and Commission Disputes - Employment Lawyer
Variable compensation, targets, and deadlines in Germany
Bonus and commission disputes often concern target agreements, calculation bases, termination situations, and whether variable compensation can still be claimed despite leave or separation.
These are usually the points that matter most in employment disputes:
- ›Review of targets, commission structure, and calculation basis
- ›Assessment of dismissal, release, or contract-end effects
- ›Evaluation of exclusion deadlines and economic risk
- ›Clear lawyer guidance on enforcing open claims
You receive clear guidance on whether variable compensation can still be claimed and how best to proceed.
Important: With variable compensation, a very close review of the contract and target structure often pays off.
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What a bonus-and-commission review usually covers
Calculation
Assessment of whether the calculation is transparent and legally supportable.
Dismissal and garden leave
Evaluation of how dismissal or release from work affects variable compensation.
Enforcement strategy
Clear guidance on how open claims should be pursued.
Frequently asked questions
Can bonus still be owed despite dismissal or leave?
Yes. That depends on the contract, the target structure, and the concrete separation situation.
Is this only about sales commissions?
No. Bonus, target-based pay, and other variable models can be affected as well.
Do exclusion deadlines matter?
Yes. Deadlines should be checked early, especially with variable compensation.
Can this be reviewed together with other unpaid compensation?
Yes. The overall compensation situation often should be assessed as one package.
Is this part of general employment law?
Yes. Bonus and commission disputes are among the classic economically important employment-law issues.
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How it works
Step 1
Send the documents and situation
You send the key documents and briefly explain the situation and any immediate time pressure.
Step 2
Have it legally reviewed
I review deadlines, legal challenge points, economic risks, and your negotiating position.
Step 3
Receive clear guidance
You receive clear guidance on which response or strategy makes sense.
Step 4
Implement the next steps
If further action makes sense, negotiation, correspondence, or court steps are implemented in a structured way.
About Dr. Lerch
Dr. Philipp Lerch advises clients with a focus on clear legal assessments, precise communication, and economically sensible outcomes. In bonus and commission matters, it is often crucial to analyse the exact compensation model carefully.
Related topics
Salary arrears
If other compensation besides bonus or commission is also unpaid.
Separation agreement
If variable compensation is part of the exit negotiation.
Employment law
The overview page for dismissal, contract, and compensation disputes.